Connotations (Edexcel GCSE English Language): Flashcards
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Definition of connotation
Definition of connotation
Additional meanings/ideas words suggest beyond their literal definition
What connotations help create in writing
What connotations help create in writing
Atmosphere & emotional associations
Why writers carefully select specific words
Why writers carefully select specific words
Different terms create different feelings despite similar meanings
What analysing connotations reveals about a writer
What analysing connotations reveals about a writer
The atmosphere they created & their attitude toward subject
Definition of context in text analysis
Definition of context in text analysis
Parts before/after a word that clarify & shape its meaning
Why context matters for understanding connotations
Why context matters for understanding connotations
Same word can have different meanings based on what surrounds it
How writers use character & place names
How writers use character & place names
Deliberate choices carrying specific connotative meanings
Connotation of 'Napoleon' in Animal Farm
Connotation of 'Napoleon' in Animal Farm
Power & leadership (links to French emperor)
Connotation of 'Squealer' in Animal Farm
Connotation of 'Squealer' in Animal Farm
Someone who tells tales or betrays others
Connotation of 'Boxer' in Animal Farm
Connotation of 'Boxer' in Animal Farm
Strength & determination
Example connotations of the word 'red'
Example connotations of the word 'red'
Danger, passion, anger, or warmth
Example connotations of the word 'skull'
Example connotations of the word 'skull'
Death, danger, piracy, or medical study
Example connotations of the word 'lion'
Example connotations of the word 'lion'
Bravery, strength, royalty, or wildness
What connotations can vary depending on
What connotations can vary depending on
Context, cultural background, & specific situation